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Journal of Anesthesia
Published in: Journal of Anesthesia 2/2013

01-04-2013 | Letter to the Editor

Acute epiglottitis in the era of post-Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine

Authors: Brian K. Reilly, Srijaya K. Reddy, Susan T. Verghese

Published in: Journal of Anesthesia | Issue 2/2013

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To the Editor: …
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Title
Acute epiglottitis in the era of post-Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) vaccine
Authors
Brian K. Reilly
Srijaya K. Reddy
Susan T. Verghese
Publication date
01-04-2013
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Journal of Anesthesia / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Electronic ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-012-1500-9

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